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Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs
by Rudi Vansnick Feb. 2, 2016

Feb. 2, 2016

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-c… <https://www.icann.org/news/blog/leading-into-marrakech-an-update-from-the-c…> Leading into Marrakech: An Update from the CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs The Cross Community Working Group on Enhancing ICANN’s Accountability (CCWG-Accountability) has ushered in 2016 with a full schedule and renewed dedication to its mission. Following the release of the staff report <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/report-comments-draft-ccwg-acco…> and the summary of public comments <https://www.icann.org/en/system/files/files/summary-comments-draft-ccwg-acc…>, both of which were published on 8 January, the group wasted no time in setting up a rigorous schedule of conference calls for the rest of the month. The schedule was designed to enable inclusive and informed debates about the input received during the 21-day public comment period and the feedback provided by the six Chartering Organizations of CCWG-Accountability. The dedication of our members and participants, along with the increased involvement by members of the ICANN Board, has allowed us to make significant progress over the past four weeks. The collaborative environment has brought us even closer to our goal of a consensus proposal that will meet the requirements of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and fulfill the dependencies of the CWG-Stewardship in the ICG Final Proposal. Here is the current status of each CCWG-Accountability Work Stream 1 Recommendations: Recommendation #1: Establishing an Empowered Community for Enforcing Community Powers Finalized. Recommendation #2: Empowering the Community Through Consensus: Engagement, Escalation, Enforcement Final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #3: Redefining ICANN’s Bylaws as ‘Standard Bylaws’ and ‘Fundamental Bylaws Finalized. Recommendation #4: Ensuring Community Engagement in ICANN Decision-making: Seven New Community Powers Edits to reflect input on PTI budget (CWG-Stewardship) and indemnification language for removal of Directors by the Empowered Community. Recommendation #5: Changing Aspects of ICANN’s Mission, Commitments and Core Values Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #6: Reaffirming ICANN’s Commitment to Respect Internationally Recognized Human Rights as it Carries Out its Mission Final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #7: Strengthening ICANN’s Independent Review Process Edits to reflect input on applicability to PTI. Recommendation #8: Improving ICANN’s Request for Reconsideration Process Final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #9: Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN’s Bylaws Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #10: Incorporating the Affirmation of Commitments in ICANN’s Bylaws Final draft to be reviewed by lawyers before final comments by CCWG-Accountability. Expect final by February 5th. Recommendation #11: Board Obligations with regards to Governmental Advisory Committee Advice (Stress Test 18) Still under discussion by the CCWG-Accountability. Recommendation #12: Committing to Further Accountability Work in Work Stream 2 Finalized. For the latest versions of all of the recommendations above, visit the CCWG-Accountability wiki <https://community.icann.org/x/8JVlAw>. After consensus has been reached on our few outstanding issues, the CCWG-Accountability will develop a “supplemental” report of the Work Stream 1 Recommendations, including a summary of changes from the Third Draft Report. The supplemental report is currently being developed, and will go through an open and transparent process <http://mm.icann.org/pipermail/accountability-cross-community/attachments/20…> of 1) CCWG-Accountability consultation, 2) support staff editing/proofing, 3) co-Chair and Rapporteur finalization, 4) legal review and 5) final publication. Our hope is that the majority of changes from the Third Draft Report will relate to specificities of implementation rather than content, and as such, an additional public comment period will not be necessary before approval by the Chartering Organizations. Our goal is to distribute the supplemental report to our Chartering Organizations in time for consideration and approval on all Work Stream 1 Recommendations at ICANN55 in Marrakech. Keeping in mind the working methods for the various Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees, we ask that this be into account as the Chartering Organizations plan their discussions and schedules leading into and during ICANN55. With that said, we encourage any Chartering Organizations that can deliberate and/or approve the Work Stream 1 Recommendations prior to Marrakech to do so. We are grateful for the increased involvement of the ICANN Board as our work has progressed since the Third Draft Report. It has been helpful to understand Board comments in real-time, including ways to ensure any global public interest concerns are debated and considered as the recommendations are being revised. We hope to continue this open dialogue as the supplemental report is finalized, and ask the ICANN Board to be mindful of the timeline as they plan their review period of the Work Stream 1 Recommendations and submission to NTIA. CCWG-Accountability co-Chairs Mathieu Weill, Thomas Rickert, León Sanchez Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN 55: apply to host a remote hub
by Olévié Kouami Jan. 31, 2016

Jan. 31, 2016

Hello from Lomé, Togo Please FYI and action. Warm regards. -Olévié- Date : 30 janvier 2016 à 04:01 Objet : [AfrICANN-discuss] ICANN 55: apply to host a remote hub À : AfrICANN Community List <africann(a)afrinic.net> FRANCAIS: Si votre structure est intéressée pour abriter un hub distant pour la réunion d' ICANN 55, prière lire les conditions en téléchargant le fichier en Français à l'adresse https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-hub-host-terms Pour soumettre une demande en ligne, prière le faire à l'adresse https://forms.icann.org/en/remote-hub-request . Vous avez aussi les informations générales sur la participation à distance à l'adresse https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation#remote-hubs ENGLISH: If your organization is interested in hosting a remote hub during ICANN 55, https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-hub-host-terms . The application page is https://forms.icann.org/en/remote-hub-request General information on remote participation is available at https://meetings.icann.org/en/remote-participation#remote-hubs Thanks - Yaovi Atohoun Stakeholder Engagement and Operations Manager – Africa ICANN – www.icann.org Mobile : +229 66015649 / 97891228 _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http!//www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement)* *SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net <http://www.fossfa.net>) et Membre de Internet Society (www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo* ICANN - Fellow & Alumni *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)*

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Call for Volunteers: GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures
by Rudi Vansnick Jan. 31, 2016

Jan. 31, 2016

The message below is sent to you for your information. We would appreciate if you would consider participation in this working group. Call for Volunteers: GNSO Policy Development Process (PDP) Working Group on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en#> <https://www.icann.org/news/announcement-2016-01-27-en#> In Brief The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Council seeks volunteers to serve on a PDP Working Group (WG) to develop recommendations for New generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Subsequent Procedures. The GNSO Council approved the WG's charter <http://gnso.icann.org/en/drafts/igo-ingo-crp-access-charter-24jun14-en.pdf> [PDF, 603 KB] on 21 January 2016, tasking this PDP to determine whether changes or adjustments to the existing policy recommendations on the Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains are needed. What This Team Will Do The New gTLD Subsequent Procedures PDP Working Group (WG) is tasked with calling upon the community's collective experiences from the 2012 New gTLD Program round to determine what, if any, changes may need to be made to the existing Introduction of New Generic Top-Level Domains <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/pdp-dec05-fr-parta-08aug07.htm> policy recommendations from 8 August 2007. As the original policy recommendations as adopted by the GNSO Council and ICANN Board have "been designed to produce a systemized and ongoing mechanisms for applicants to propose new top-level domains", those policy recommendations remain in place for subsequent rounds of the New gTLD Program unless the GNSO Council would decide to modify those policy recommendations via this PDP. The work of this PDP WG follows the efforts of the New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Discussion Group (DG), which identified a set of issues/subjects for a future PDP WG to consider in their deliberations and recommend whether to: Clarify, amend or override existing policy principles, recommendations, and implementation guidance; Develop new policy recommendations; Supplement or develop new implementation guidance. As part of the PDP WG deliberations, the PDP WG should consider at a minimum, the subjects detailed in the Final Issue Report. These subjects have been organized in groupings suggested by the DG that may facilitate deliberations on related subjects. However, additional work methods, such as those described in the Final Issue Report, or other methods identified by the PDP WG may be more appropriate to undertake the work. In addition to the work of the PDPWG, a number of new gTLD review efforts are underway which may have an impact on the work of this PDP WG. Therefore, this PDP WG should not be limited to the issues identified by the DG and should take into account the findings from the parallel efforts external to the PDP WG. How This Team Will Work ICANN WGs use transparent, open processes. The meetings of this PDP WG will be recorded, and the recordings will be made available to the public. The mailing list for the PDP WG will be archived publicly. The group will collaborate using a public workspace for draft materials and all final work products and milestones will be documented on the WG's wiki <https://community.icann.org/display/NGSPP/New+gTLD+Subsequent+Procedures+PD…>. The PDP WG is expected to follow the GNSO Working Group Guidelines <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-1-gnso-wg-guidelines-08apr11-en.pdf> [PDF, 349 KB] as well as the GNSOPDP Manual <http://gnso.icann.org/en/council/annex-2-pdp-manual-24jun15-en.pdf> [PDF, 260 KB]. How to Participate There are two ways to volunteer: Individual Members – anyone interested can volunteer to join the PDP WG as a WG member, regardless of whether they are members of the ICANN community. Members are expected to actively contribute to mailing list conversations as well as meetings – it is anticipated that the PDP WG will at a minimum meet on a weekly basis via teleconference. Members are expected to provide essential input to the process. Members will be required to provide a Statement of Interests (SOI <https://community.icann.org/display/gnsosoi/New+SOIs>). Mailing list observers – for those who are merely interested in monitoring the WG's conversations, there is the possibility to sign up as a mailing list "observer" which offers read-only access to the mailing list. Mailing list observers will not be permitted to post, will not receive invitations to the various meetings or calls of the WG and will not have to complete a Statement of Interest. At any point in time, a mailing list observer can join the WG as a member simply by informing the GNSO Secretariat. In addition, there will be opportunities to provide input through public consultations and public comment processes that the PDP WG is expected to organize. How to Join If you are interested in joining the WG as an individual participant or mailing list observer, please fill in the sign up form <http://goo.gl/forms/FRNZ4pSQl9> or send the PDF document <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-pdp-27jan16…> [PDF, 76 KB] filled in to the GNSO Secretariat <mailto:gnso-secs@icann.org>. All members and observers will be listed on the PDP WG's wiki page. Next Steps In its motion, the GNSO Council directed that this call for volunteers be circulated as widely as possible in order to ensure broad representation and participation in the WG. This call will remain open until the PDP WG convenes for the first time. At this juncture, it is anticipated that the PDP WG may convene online in late February 2016. Following that, regular online meetings will be scheduled in accordance with the PDP WG's work plan, which it is expected to develop as one of its first tasks. Further Information and Preparation For those interested in volunteering for this effort, you are strongly encouraged to review the following materials prior to the first meeting of the PDP WG. The Final Issue Report <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-final-issue…> [PDF, 1.38 MB] The approved charter <http://gnso.icann.org/en/issues/new-gtlds/subsequent-procedures-charter-21j…> [PDF, 196 KB] Materials available at the PDP WG's wiki <https://community.icann.org/display/NGSPP/New+gTLD+Subsequent+Procedures+PD…>, such as the 2007 Final Report and other relevant information. Background In 2005, the Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) began a Policy Development Process (PDP) to consider the introduction of new gTLDs. The two-year PDP process resulted in a set of 19 GNSO policy recommendations for implementing new gTLDs. In order to implement the policy recommendations of the GNSO, a number of draft Applicant Guidebooks (AGBs) were developed by ICANN staff in consultation with the community.In June 2011, ICANN's Board of Directors approved the final AGB and authorized the launch of the New gTLD Program. The New gTLD Program application window opened on 12 January 2012 and a total of 1930 complete applications were received. The first set of Initial Evaluation results were released on 22 March 2013, followed by the first set of new gTLD delegations on 21 October 2013. All applications have now completed the evaluation process and as of mid January 2016, there are nearly 900 gTLDs delegated and approximately 450 applications still proceeding through the remaining steps of the program. Although the 2012 round is ongoing, efforts to examine the round have already begun, which included the creation of the GNSO New gTLD Subsequent Procedures Discussion Group (DG) <http://gnso.icann.org/en/group-activities/inactive/2015/non-pdp-new-gtld>. The DG was created by the GNSO Council to discuss the experiences gained from the 2012 round of the New gTLD Program and to identify subjects that might lead to changes or adjustments for subsequent application procedures. The DG prepared its final deliverables, which included a set of subjects that it anticipated would be analyzed in detail in the context of an Issue Report. On 24 June 2015 the GNSO Council passed a resolution requesting the drafting of a Preliminary Issue Report on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures. In accordance with the PDP Rules, the Preliminary Issue Report was published for public comment on 31 August 2015. Following review of the public comments received, the Staff Manager updated the Issue Report accordingly and submitted the Final Issue Report to the GNSO Council for its consideration. The GNSO Council officially initiated the PDP on New gTLD Subsequent Procedures on 17 December 2015, followed by adoption of the PDP WG's charter on 21 January 2016. Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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NGO news from UN-DESA
by Rudi Vansnick Jan. 30, 2016

Jan. 30, 2016

The message below is sent to you for your information. If you have any questions, please contact us. DESA NGO News — 29 January 2016 Our monthly newsletter is currently available online in English. You can also visit our website for up-to-date information in French <http://csonet.org/index.php?menu=128>, Spanish <http://csonet.org/index.php?menu=145> and Arabic <http://csonet.org/index.php?menu=151>. EVENTS 25 January - 3 February: Committee on NGOs, 2016 Regular Session The 2016 Regular Session of the Committee on NGOs is expected to consider new applications for status by NGOs as well as applications deferred from earlier sessions. It will also review quadrennial reports of NGOs in general or special consultative status. The Committee is expected to meet again on 16 February 2016 to adopt its report of the session. This session's recommendations will be sent to the Economic and Social Council for its approval in April 2016. http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=314&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=314&type=13&menu=14> 1 - 2 February: Civil Society Forum on 'Inequalities and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development' The Civil Society Forum is hosted jointly by UNDESA-DSPD, the NGO Committee for Social Development and the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung, New York Office. The Forum prepares civil society participants to engage at the 54th Session of the Commission for Social Development (3-12 February, 2016 at UNHQ in New York) as well as in ongoing discussions related to the application and evaluation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=321&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=321&type=13&menu=14> 3 - 12 February: 54th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD54) The 54th Session of the Commission for Social Development (CSocD54) will take place in New York from 3 to 12 February 2016 at United Nations Headquarters in New York under the priority theme "Rethinking and strengthening social development in the contemporary world". The CSocD54 is an opportunity for sharing perspectives and best practices to promote social development in the new context of the sustainable development goals contained in the 2030 Agenda. http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=322&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=322&type=13&menu=14> 10 February: Informal Interactive Stakeholder Consultation for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem (UNGASS 2016) There will be an Informal Interactive Stakeholder Consultation for the United Nations General Assembly Special Session on the World Drug Problem (UNGASS 2016) on 10 February 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The Consultation is an opportunity for all relevant stakeholders to contribute further to the ongoing preparatory process for UNGASS 2016 by sharing practical expertise and experiences from their work on the ground as an input for consideration by Member States in the negotiations of the outcome document. It presents also an opportunity for stakeholders to prepare for their contributions to the interactive multi-stakeholder round tables at UNGASS. http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=319&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=319&type=13&menu=14> 15 February - 11 March: 63rd session - Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) The Committee will examine the reports of the following countries during its 63rd session in Geneva: Czech Republic, Haiti, Iceland, Japan, Mongolia, Sweden, Tanzania, Vanuatu. Registration is now open: http://bit.ly/CEDAW63 <http://bit.ly/CEDAW63> http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=323&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=323&type=13&menu=14> 7 - 18 March: 10th Session, Committee on Enforced Disappearances At its forthcoming 10th session in March 2016, the Committee on Enforced Disappearances will examine the efforts of Burkina Faso, Kazakhstan and Tunisia to implement the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearance. The Committee will also adopt lists of issues on the reports submitted by Bosnia and Herzegovina and Colombia. http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=308&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=308&type=13&menu=14> 14 - 24 March: Sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW60) The sixtieth session of the Commission on the Status of Women will take place at the United Nations Headquarters in New York from 14 to 24 March 2016. Representatives of Member States, UN entities, and ECOSOC-accredited non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from all regions of the world will attend the session. The priority theme of the session will be: Women’s empowerment and its link to sustainable development. The review theme will be: The elimination and prevention of all forms of violence against women and girls (agreed conclusions from the fifty-seventh session). http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=312&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=312&type=13&menu=14> 18 - 22 April: 15th Session of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration (CEPA) The 15th session of the Committee of Experts on Public Administration of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) will be held from 18 to 22 April 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters, in New York, United States of America. As approved by ECOSOC, the main issue for discussion will be “Moving from commitments to results: transforming public institutions to facilitate inclusive policy formulation and integration in the implementation and monitoring of the sustainable development goals” The five sub-issues will be: Ensuring prioritization and decision-making that is fair, responsive, inclusive, participatory and accountable at all levels; Improving engagement and communication between Governments and stakeholders, including through access to information, open government and electronic and mobile solutions; Ensuring effective and innovative implementation, monitoring and impact evaluation of the policies identified in support of the sustainable development goals; Strengthening the confidence of citizens in the effectiveness, validity and integrity of public administration through enhanced, targeted efforts to use good governance to prevent, expose and deal with corruption; Developing transformative leadership and enhancing relevant competencies of public servants. For those unable to attend in person, live and on-demand webcast coverage of this event will be available in six languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian and Spanish) at http://webtv.un.org <http://webtv.un.org/> http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=320&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=320&type=13&menu=14> 14 - 16 June: Ninth session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was adopted by the General Assembly by its resolution 61/106 of 13 December 2006. It came into force on 3 May 2008 upon the 20th ratification. Article 40 of the Convention stipulates that "The States Parties shall meet regularly in a Conference of States Parties in order to consider any matter with regard to the implementation of the present Convention." Since 2008, eight sessions of the Conference of States Parties have been held at United Nations Headquarters, New York. The 9th session will take place at the United Nations Headquarters from 14 to 16 June 2016. This year’s session will include Elections for nine members of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=325&type=13&menu=14 <http://csonet.org/index.php?page=view&nr=325&type=13&menu=14> NEWS Committee on NGOs opens its 2016 Regular Session on 25 January At the start of the meeting, the Committee adopted its agenda (document E/C.2/2016/1) and programme of work. It re-elected by acclamation Jorge Dotta (Uruguay), on behalf of the Group of Latin American and Caribbean States as its Chair; and Elif Çaliskan (Turkey), on behalf of the Western European and other States Group, Farid Jabrayilov (Azerbaijan), on behalf of the Eastern European States Group, and Hacen Eleyatt (Mauritania), on behalf of the African States Group, as Vice-Chairs. It postponed the election of its remaining Vice-Chair from the Asian Group. The Committee also decided that Mr. Jabrayilov (Azerbaijan) would continue to serve as Rapporteur. At the Opening session of the Committee, Navid Hanif, Director of the Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination, UN DESA, said that with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Action Agenda, Sustainable Development Goals and Paris Agreement, the focus of the sustainable development goals has turned to their implementation, which is also aligned with the 2016 theme of the Economic and Social Council, "Implementing the post-2015 development agenda: moving from commitments to results." Over the years, non-governmental organizations have increasingly become a part of the process through their participation in consultations, high-level meetings, thematic debates or briefings. An increase in the applications and reports thsi year was a direct reflection of the level of interest that the organizations were showing in the work of the United Nations. In 2016, the Committee will consider 275 new applications, in addition to 200 applications deferred from previous sessions, 404 quadrennial reports of NGOs in general and special consultative status and 47 quadrennial reports deferred from earlier sessions. These numbers indicate a sharp growth in the workload over past years. Alberto Padova, Acting Chief of the NGO Branch of the Office for ECOSOC Support and Coordination, expressed his team's continuing support to the Committee toward the successful implementation of its mandate. http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/ecosoc6727.doc.htm <http://www.un.org/press/en/2016/ecosoc6727.doc.htm> 54th Commission for Social Development: Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World The 54th session of the Commission for Social Development (CsocD54) will take place from 3 to 12 February 2016 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This session will conclude the Commission's 2015-2016 review and policy cycle under the priority theme, "Rethinking and Strengthening Social Development in the Contemporary World." The Commission, at the juncture of transitioning into the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, will focus its discussion on the critical role of social policy and development in achieving people-centered, inclusive, just, and socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable development for all. Deliberations during the Commission will be executed through high-level panel discussions as well as general discussions amongst the Members of the Commission and other stakeholders. Scheduled side-events will also take place to enhance and enrich discussions of the priority theme. Civil Society Forum As a protocol, the Civil Society Forum will take place prior to the Commission on 1 and 2 February 2016. The Forum will support participants in refining their understanding of the relationship between CsocD54 and Agenda 2030, and formulating concrete recommendations for the Commission. The Forum will also seek to strengthen collaboration between the Civil Society and Member States through effective open dialogue, focusing on such issues as inequalities and poverty, human rights, accountability and means for implementing sustainable policies for realizing Agenda 2030. For more info on the CSocD54, please visit: http://bit.ly/undesadspd-csocd54 <http://bit.ly/undesadspd-csocd54> UN DESA Voice: Putting people at the heart of content As the year of realizing global commitments for a better world kicked off on 1 January, UN DESA introduced its revamped newsletter UN DESA Voice, aimed at closely covering international efforts to achieve the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, along with the regular work of the UN within the field of economic, social and sustainable development. "We look forward to keep our readers up to date on the new sustainable development goals as they are implemented all around the world," said Guenther Gross, Chief of the Communication Section in UN DESA’s Strategic Planning and Communications Service; the team that issues the online monthly newsletter. As the online newsletter of UN DESA turned 20 last year, the editorial team decided it was time to gain insights into the needs and wishes of its 125,000 online subscribers. Thanks to the feedback shared by some 1,000 responders, many of whom represent members of civil society organizations, several updates have been made to modernize the newsletter and to fulfil the needs of the readers. The February issue of UN DESA Voice will share stories on youth and the sustainable development goals, on the Commission for Social Development, on SDGs implementation, migration data, trade statistics, indigenous languages and more. Take a look and subscribe! https://www.un.org/development/desa/undesavoice/2016/01 <https://www.un.org/development/desa/undesavoice/2016/01> DESA Publications and Reports World Economic Situation and Prospects 2016 The world economy stumbled in 2015 and only a modest improvement is projected for 2016/17 as a number of cyclical and structural headwinds persist, says the United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) 2016 report, launched on 20 January. https://www.un.org/development/desa/publications/wesp-2016-global-economic-… <https://www.un.org/development/desa/publications/wesp-2016-global-economic-…> Overview of the Report on the World Social Situation 2016 This volume of the Report on the World Social Situation (RWSS) will focus on social inclusion. In particular, it will examine patterns of social exclusion and will assess whether growth and development processes have been inclusive, paying particular attention to the links between poverty and inequality trends, changes in the world of work and inclusion –or exclusion. The report will also highlight policy options to promote inclusive development through social and macroeconomic policies and institutional transformation for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda. https://www.un.org/development/desa/publications/overview-of-rwss-2016.html <https://www.un.org/development/desa/publications/overview-of-rwss-2016.html> Rudi Vansnick Chair Non-for-Profit Operational Concerns Constituency (NPOC) www.npoc.org <http://www.npoc.org/> rudi.vansnick(a)npoc.org Tel : +32 (0)9 329 39 16 Mobile : +32 (0)475 28 16 32

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NPOC Meeting at NCPH Intersessional Meeting | 03 Feb 2015 | 21:00 UTC
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 30, 2016

Jan. 30, 2016

Dear All, Please find below participation details for the NPOC Meeting at the NCPH Intersessional Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, 3 February 2016 from 21:00 UTC – 23:00 UTC. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/community-engagement Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/h6txxgh Local time: 13:00 - 15:00 Dial out: Please send me an email off list if you require dial out Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcodes — NPOC EC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone.

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NPOC Meeting at NCPH Intersessional Meeting | 03 Feb 2015 | 21:00 UTC
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 30, 2016

Jan. 30, 2016

Dear All, Please find below participation details for the NPOC Meeting at the NCPH Intersessional Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, 3 February 2016 from 21:00 UTC - 23:00 UTC. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/community-engagement Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/h6txxgh Local time: 13:00 - 15:00 Dial out: Please send me an email off list if you require dial out Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcodes - NPOC EC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone.

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NPOC Breakout Session at the NCPH Intersessional Meeting | 5 February 2016 from 00:00 – 02:00 UTC.
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 30, 2016

Jan. 30, 2016

Dear All, Enclosed are the details for the NPOC Breakout Session at the NCPH Intersessional Meeting scheduled for Friday, 5 February 2016 from 00:00 – 02:00 UTC. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/community-engagement Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/hsjxsh8 Local Time: 16:00 - 18:00 Dial out: Please send me an email off list if you require dial out Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcodes — NPOC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone.

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NPOC Meeting at NCPH Intersessional Meeting | 03 Feb 2015 | 21:00 UTC
by Maryam Bakoshi Jan. 30, 2016

Jan. 30, 2016

Dear All, Please find below participation details for the NPOC Meeting at the NCPH Intersessional Meeting, scheduled for Wednesday, 3 February 2016 from 21:00 UTC - 23:00 UTC. Adobe Connect: https://icann.adobeconnect.com/community-engagement Time Zones: http://tinyurl.com/zr8pkwj Local time: 13:00 - 15:00 Dial out: Please send me an email off list if you require dial out Passcodes/Pin codes: Participant passcodes - NPOC EC For security reasons, the passcode will be required to join the conference. Dial in numbers: Country Toll Numbers Freephone/ Toll Free Number ARGENTINA 0800-777-0519<tel:0800-777-0519> AUSTRALIA ADELAIDE: 61-8-8121-4842 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA BRISBANE: 61-7-3102-0944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA CANBERRA: 61-2-6100-1944 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA MELBOURNE: 61-3-9010-7713 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA PERTH: 61-8-9467-5223 1-800-657-260 AUSTRALIA SYDNEY: 61-2-8205-8129 1-800-657-260 AUSTRIA 43-1-92-81-113 0800-005-259 BELGIUM 32-2-400-9861 0800-3-8795 BRAZIL 0800-7610651<tel:0800-7610651> CHILE 1230-020-2863 CHINA CHINA A: 86-400-810-4789 10800-712-1670 CHINA CHINA B: 86-400-810-4789 10800-120-1670 COLOMBIA 01800-9-156474 CZECH REPUBLIC 420-2-25-98-56-64 800-700-177 DENMARK 45-7014-0284 8088-8324 ESTONIA 800-011-1093 FINLAND 358-9-5424-7162 0-800-9-14610 FRANCE LYON: 33-4-26-69-12-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE MARSEILLE: 33-4-86-06-00-85 080-511-1496 FRANCE PARIS: 33-1-70-70-60-72 080-511-1496 GERMANY 49-69-2222-20362 0800-664-4247<tel:0800-664-4247> GREECE 30-80-1-100-0687 00800-12-7312 HONG KONG 852-3001-3863 800-962-856 HUNGARY 06-800-12755 INDIA INDIA A: 000-800-852-1268 INDIA INDIA B: 000-800-001-6305 INDIA INDIA C: 1800-300-00491 INDONESIA 001-803-011-3982 IRELAND 353-1-246-7646 1800-992-368 ISRAEL 1-80-9216162 ITALY MILAN: 39-02-3600-6007 800-986-383 JAPAN OSAKA: 81-6-7739-4799<tel:81-6-7739-4799> 0066-33-132439 JAPAN TOKYO: 81-3-5539-5191<tel:81-3-5539-5191> 0066-33-132439 LATVIA 8000-3185 LUXEMBOURG 352-27-000-1364 MALAYSIA 1-800-81-3065 MEXICO 001-866-376-9696 NETHERLANDS 31-20-718-8588 0800-023-4378<tel:0800-023-4378> NEW ZEALAND 64-9-970-4771 0800-447-722 NORWAY 47-21-590-062 800-15157 PANAMA 011-001-800-5072065 PERU 0800-53713 PHILIPPINES 63-2-858-3716 POLAND 00-800-1212572 PORTUGAL 8008-14052 RUSSIA 8-10-8002-0144011 SAUDI ARABIA 800-8-110087 SINGAPORE 65-6883-9230 800-120-4663 SLOVAK REPUBLIC 421-2-322-422-25 SOUTH AFRICA 080-09-80414 SOUTH KOREA 82-2-6744-1083 00798-14800-7352 SPAIN 34-91-414-25-33 800-300-053 SWEDEN 46-8-566-19-348 0200-884-622 SWITZERLAND 41-44-580-6398 0800-120-032 TAIWAN 886-2-2795-7379 00801-137-797 THAILAND 001-800-1206-66056 UNITED KINGDOM BIRMINGHAM: 44-121-210-9025 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM GLASGOW: 44-141-202-3225 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LEEDS: 44-113-301-2125 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM LONDON: 44-20-7108-6370 0808-238-6029 UNITED KINGDOM MANCHESTER: 44-161-601-1425 0808-238-6029 URUGUAY 000-413-598-3421 USA 1-517-345-9004 866-692-5726 VENEZUELA 0800-1-00-3702 Restrictions may exist when accessing freephone/toll free numbers using a mobile telephone.

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The first African International Telecommunications Society (ITS) conference, Accra, Ghana, 0-11 March 2016.
by Sam Lanfranco Jan. 28, 2016

Jan. 28, 2016

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Fwd: [AfrICANN-discuss] DCA TRUST FAILED ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN US COURT INJUNCTION
by Olévié Kouami Jan. 28, 2016

Jan. 28, 2016

Hi all, Please again FYI; Warm regards -Olevie- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Neil Dundas <neil(a)dundas.co.za> Date: 2016-01-28 11:31 GMT+01:00 Subject: [AfrICANN-discuss] DCA TRUST FAILED ATTEMPT TO OBTAIN US COURT INJUNCTION To: "africann(a)afrinic.net" <africann(a)afrinic.net> Hi All, For those of you that are interested, there has been a recent update on the dotAfrica gTLD matter. It seems that DCA Trust attempted to use the US courts to obtain a Temporary Restraining Order and Preliminary Injunction against ICANN in a matter relating to the proposed .AFRICA gTLD. According to ICANN: “At the hearing, the Honourable James C. Chalfan denied Plaintiff's *Ex Parte* Application for Temporary Restraining Order and Order to Show Cause Re Preliminary Injunction for improper notice and insufficient evidence. The ruling was issued orally from the bench.” ICANN has published details on the matter here: https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/dca-v-icann-2016-01-26-en Some of the Regards Neil DNS Africa _______________________________________________ AfrICANN mailing list AfrICANN(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/africann Warm regards -- *Olévié Ayaovi Agbenyo KOUAMI* *Directeur-Adjoint de O and K IT SOLUTIONS sarl (Editeur de logiciels de gestion SIGE (http!//www.oandkit.com <http://www.oandkit.com>)* *Président/CEO de l'INTIC4DEV (Institut des TIC pour le développement)* *SG de ESTETIC - Association Togolaise des professionnels des TIC (http://www.estetic.tg <http://www.estetic.tg>)* *ICANN-GNSO-NCSG-NPOC Communications Committee Chair (http://www.npoc.org/ <http://www.npoc.org/>)Membre du FOSSFA (www.fossfa.net <http://www.fossfa.net>) et Membre de Internet Society (www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org>) * *Skype : olevie1 FB : @olivier.kouami.3 Twitter : #oleviek Lomé – Togo* ICANN - Fellow & Alumni *Membre fondateur du RIK-Togo (Réseau Interprofessionnel du Karité au Togo)*

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